Dek Rowan Astro Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 57 minutes ago, johninderby said: The base has a flat bottom with some removable screws and loads of mounting holes to fasten it down to various things. Don”t know what all the holes fit what but perhaps Derek will explain. Note the threaded insert in the base seems removable so perhaps for fitting different mounts with a new insert. Will fit an EQ6 of course. The 4x smaller holes are just for jigging / work holding and will likely disappear on the next batch. The larger hols are actually just recesses to help in machining the 8 x M6 tapped holes. The main purpose of the tapped hols is to fit 4 x location bolts. These provide a pseudo 65mm dia location stub as per the base of the AZ100, but the screws can be removed if mounting the extension on a fixed pier or tripod that doesn't have the 'usual ' recess. The alternate set of 4 M6 hols provide a slightly smaller (cant remember the dia at the mo) for tripods with a smaller recess. ATB Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtminnesota Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 1 hour ago, bsdsgl84 said: Thanks, @johninderby And if its not too much / early - any pricing guidance? bsdsgl84 If someone has already bought a AZ100 then I doubt the price of a machined chunk of aluminum is going to be that worrisome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGazing Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 (edited) gimme gimme gimme motorized version Edited March 24, 2022 by BGazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saganite Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, BGazing said: gimme gimme gimme motorized version Saw the motorized AZ100 up close at PAS on Saturday last, utterly quiet and absolutely superb ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsdsgl84 Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 6 hours ago, mtminnesota said: If someone has already bought a AZ100 then I doubt the price of a machined chunk of aluminum is going to be that worrisome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlake Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 15 hours ago, Dek Rowan Astro said: The 4x smaller holes are just for jigging / work holding and will likely disappear on the next batch. The larger hols are actually just recesses to help in machining the 8 x M6 tapped holes. The main purpose of the tapped hols is to fit 4 x location bolts. These provide a pseudo 65mm dia location stub as per the base of the AZ100, but the screws can be removed if mounting the extension on a fixed pier or tripod that doesn't have the 'usual ' recess. The alternate set of 4 M6 hols provide a slightly smaller (cant remember the dia at the mo) for tripods with a smaller recess. ATB Derek. Could holes be tapped out to be compatable with a Avalon T-Pod. I know the M12 bolt is the current preferred way, but I suspect using some tapped holes will result in a more solid fit. Thanks, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dek Rowan Astro Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 9 hours ago, Deadlake said: Could holes be tapped out to be compatable with a Avalon T-Pod. I know the M12 bolt is the current preferred way, but I suspect using some tapped holes will result in a more solid fit. Thanks, Martin I'll look into that. The T-Pod has tapped holes on the top surface of the tripod head, so some matching clearance holes in the bottom plate of the extension would allow that to be fitted to the T-Pod and then the tube bolted to that. ATB Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) Replaced the stainless bolts on the extenstion with black stainless ones. Think it looks a bit “cleaner” 🙂 Edited March 26, 2022 by johninderby 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlake Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 On 25/03/2022 at 20:14, Dek Rowan Astro said: I'll look into that. The T-Pod has tapped holes on the top surface of the tripod head, so some matching clearance holes in the bottom plate of the extension would allow that to be fitted to the T-Pod and then the tube bolted to that. ATB Derek Not sure if this high enough precision but Avalon do publish the mount specification. Thanks, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefk Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 In case it's helpful for anyone this is a pic of RAM mount parts used to mount an iPad on the AZ100 (it was mentioned on the AZ75 thread but without pics of the outcome). if and when i dual mount scopes it will need rethinking. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josefk Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 like so... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfort Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Nice Defender. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlake Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) The pan handle bracket, does anyone know if the size of the handle is it M8 in size? Measuring with a tape measure it comes out as 14 mm, but I'd like to know for sure. Thanks Edited May 20, 2022 by Deadlake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dek Rowan Astro Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 15 hours ago, Deadlake said: The pan handle bracket, does anyone know if the size of the handle is it M8 in size? Measuring with a tape measure it comes out as 14 mm, but I'd like to know for sure. Thanks Hi DL, Thread is M10. AB Derek. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Evening, considering getting the AZ100 with encoders and using the Nexus from my dob, will they work together? Rowan use the Nexus DSC and Nexus II so i'm hoping it will. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johninderby Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 (edited) Assume the older Nexus still works. Just ask Rowan to be sure. Edited May 27, 2022 by johninderby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 12 hours ago, moriniboy said: Evening, considering getting the AZ100 with encoders and using the Nexus from my dob, will they work together? Rowan use the Nexus DSC and Nexus II so i'm hoping it will. Thanks. Yes, I have used a Nexus with both AZ75 and AZ100 and it works very well. 👍👍. They do a handy plate to secure it to the mount. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Thinking of getting a Rowan AZ100 Saddle Altitude Adjuster, just how essential is it when mounting two scopes, I would hope the AZ100 would not be that far out knowing Rowan's attention to detail. Also as scopes vary there is a good chance that it would be adjusted every time, how easy is it to adjust? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlake Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 3 hours ago, moriniboy said: Thinking of getting a Rowan AZ100 Saddle Altitude Adjuster, just how essential is it when mounting two scopes, I would hope the AZ100 would not be that far out knowing Rowan's attention to detail. Also as scopes vary there is a good chance that it would be adjusted every time, how easy is it to adjust? Thanks How many scopes are you planning mount? If it's the same pair then it's just set it up once. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cometeer Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, moriniboy said: Thinking of getting a Rowan AZ100 Saddle Altitude Adjuster, just how essential is it when mounting two scopes, I would hope the AZ100 would not be that far out knowing Rowan's attention to detail. Also as scopes vary there is a good chance that it would be adjusted every time, how easy is it to adjust? Thanks Pretty essential IMO. Alignment of two scopes is not only reliant on the Rowan mount’s tolerances, it’s also dependent on alignment of the two saddles (in altitude), alignment of scope rings to dovetail, alignment of scope in rings. You will absolutely need the Saddle Adjuster - not only for altitude adjustment, but also for azimuth adjustment. You will also need to mess with the alignment with each different pair of scopes, unless all of your scopes are perfectly parallel with each other to start off with. It takes me roughly 5 minutes to adjust it, but I wouldn’t want to do it often. Edited May 31, 2022 by Cometeer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moriniboy Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Deadlake said: How many scopes are you planning mount? If it's the same pair then it's just set it up once. Err at the last count 12 refractors from a TV60 to an APM 152. Main reason would be for solar i.e. TAL PST on one side and a 102mm with wedge on the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedmaster Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Hi. Everyone has a berlebach with the az100 , I also do, but what about an Avalon tpod ? looks wonderful and it’s very light compared to the German one. Apparently it’s as rigid and sturdy. who has tried one with the Rowan ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swsantos Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Speedmaster said: Hi. Everyone has a berlebach with the az100 , I also do, but what about an Avalon tpod ? looks wonderful and it’s very light compared to the German one. Apparently it’s as rigid and sturdy. who has tried one with the Rowan ? Avalon TPOD 130 here and it works great with the AZ100. I had a riser made for it by ADM so that my refractor won't hit the top of the tripod and I also had a shorter panhandle made for me by Rowan for the same reason. I had a Berlebach in the past, a Uni 18 or 24 single leg lock version, but I like the Avalon much better I prefer the more solid non-creakyness of metal, I like the double leg locks that lock down on metal, and I feel its easier to carry. I never wanted to undertake the installation of a second set of leg locks on the Berlebach and was never comfortable about tightening them against wood anyway although that's probably just irrational paranoia on my part. Edited June 7, 2022 by swsantos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedmaster Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 07/06/2022 at 16:59, swsantos said: Avalon TPOD 130 here and it works great with the AZ100. I had a riser made for it by ADM so that my refractor won't hit the top of the tripod and I also had a shorter panhandle made for me by Rowan for the same reason. I had a Berlebach in the past, a Uni 18 or 24 single leg lock version, but I like the Avalon much better I prefer the more solid non-creakyness of metal, I like the double leg locks that lock down on metal, and I feel its easier to carry. I never wanted to undertake the installation of a second set of leg locks on the Berlebach and was never comfortable about tightening them against wood anyway although that's probably just irrational paranoia on my part. Thanks for your input santos. The 110 was not high enough? I’m wondering , It looks like the rubber feet are screwed to the tripod. What’s the thread? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadlake Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Speedmaster said: Thanks for your input santos. The 110 was not high enough? I’m wondering , It looks like the rubber feet are screwed to the tripod. What’s the thread? thanks I have the T-Pod 110. I think it's high enough, however for more clearance you could get a Rowan half-pillar that you would also need with the BB as well. I'm hoping that @Dek Rowan Astro will drill out the base of the half-pillar for it to connect to the top plate of the T-Pod directly, this will make for a really solid connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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